YOURLIFEYOURWAY

Care Support Assistant

The closing date is 13 March 2026

Job summary

At Your Life Your Way, we empower people to live independently, whether at home or in supported accommodation. Since 2010, our trusted team has delivered compassionate, high quality support tailored to each individual’s needs.

Are you caring, compassionate, and looking to make a real difference in someone’s life? Then come and join us in a rewarding career as a Care Support Assistant.

We are currently seeking a Care Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team, supporting a female client based in Chester, CH2.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

As a Care Support Assistant, you will receive full training to help you thrive in your role and gain confidence in providing quality care. After training is completed, you will receive a competitive rate of pay of £12.75 per hour for day hours and £69.76 per sleeping night shift (8 hour sleep).

This position involves a full-time role 36 hours per week, including a mixture of day shifts and sleeping night shifts.

Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant

Assisting our client in their daily routines, encouraging independence wherever possible

Providing companionship and emotional support

Helping with household tasks and meal preparation

Supporting our client to attend appointments and community activities

Administering medication when required

Assisting with budgeting and financial management

Attending football activities and visiting family

 

What We’re Looking For

To be successful as a Care Support Assistant, you’ll need:

A caring and empathetic nature

Good communication skills

A genuine desire to support others

Basic IT and record-keeping skills

A full UK driving licence is advantageous

Previous experience is helpful but not essential – full training provided

Additional Information

Person-centred care is very important to us here at Your Life Your Way and you will have the opportunity to meet our client during the recruitment process.

Your Life Your Way is committed to a Safer Recruitment Process to protect the individuals we support. All roles are subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and references. A good standard of spoken and written English is essential.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, with documentation valid for at least 12 months, to ensure continuity of care for the person we support.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Care Support Assistant and make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply to become our Care Support Assistant, please complete our short application form and upload your CV via our website https://careers.ylyw.org.uk/

About us

What We Offer

 Paid annual holiday leave

Pension scheme entitlement

Full induction and ongoing training

Confidential employee assistance helpline

Opportunities to gain qualifications in Health and Social Care

Career progression pathways

Blue Light membership with discounts from 15,000+ brands

We pay for your DBS certificate and reimburse you for the Update Service

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Online employee portal for easy access to information

Employee feedback surveys and staff recognition

You’ll spend your whole shift with one person, no travelling between sites, just focused, meaningful support.

Details

Date posted

24 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HW1508085CheCSA

Job locations

Chester

Chester

Chester

Cheshire

CH2 2AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

At Your Life Your Way, we empower people to live independently, whether at home or in supported accommodation. Since 2010, our trusted team has delivered compassionate, highquality support tailored to each individual’s needs.

Are you caring, compassionate, and looking to make a real difference in someone’s life? Then come and join us in a rewarding career as a Care Support Assistant.

We are currently seeking a Care Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team, supporting a female client based in Chester, CH2.

 

What We Offer

  • Paid annual holiday leave
  • Pension scheme entitlement
  • Full induction and ongoing training
  • Confidential employee assistance helpline
  • Opportunities to gain qualifications in Health and Social Care
  • Career progression pathways
  • Blue Light membership with discounts from 15,000+ brands
  • We pay for your DBS certificate and reimburse you for the Update Service
  • Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
  • Online employee portal for easy access to information
  • Employee feedback surveys and staff recognition
  • You’ll spend your whole shift with one person, no travelling between sites, just focused, meaningful support.

 

About the Role

As a Care Support Assistant, you will receive full training to help you thrive in your role and gain confidence in providing quality care. After training is completed, you will receive a competitive rate of pay of £12.75 per hour for day hours and £69.76 per sleeping night shift (8 hour sleep).

This position involves a full-time role 36 hours per week, including a mixture of day shifts and sleeping night shifts.

 

Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant

  • Assisting our client in their daily routines, encouraging independence wherever possible
  • Providing companionship and emotional support
  • Helping with household tasks and meal preparation
  • Supporting our client to attend appointments and community activities
  • Administering medication when required
  • Assisting with budgeting and financial management
  • Attending football activities and visiting family

 

What We’re Looking For

To be successful as a Care Support Assistant, you’ll need:

  • A caring and empathetic nature
  • Good communication skills
  • A genuine desire to support others
  • Basic IT and record-keeping skills
  • A full UK driving licence is advantageous
  • Previous experience is helpful but not essential – full training provided

 

Additional Information

Person-centred care is very important to us here at Your Life Your Way and you will have the opportunity to meet our client during the recruitment process.

Your Life Your Way is committed to a Safer Recruitment Process to protect the individuals we support. All roles are subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and references. A good standard of spoken and written English is essential.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, with documentation valid for at least 12 months, to ensure continuity of care for the person we support.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Care Support Assistant and make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply to become our Care Support Assistant, please complete our short application form and upload your CV via our website https://careers.ylyw.org.uk/

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Your Life Your Way, we empower people to live independently, whether at home or in supported accommodation. Since 2010, our trusted team has delivered compassionate, highquality support tailored to each individual’s needs.

Are you caring, compassionate, and looking to make a real difference in someone’s life? Then come and join us in a rewarding career as a Care Support Assistant.

We are currently seeking a Care Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team, supporting a female client based in Chester, CH2.

 

What We Offer

  • Paid annual holiday leave
  • Pension scheme entitlement
  • Full induction and ongoing training
  • Confidential employee assistance helpline
  • Opportunities to gain qualifications in Health and Social Care
  • Career progression pathways
  • Blue Light membership with discounts from 15,000+ brands
  • We pay for your DBS certificate and reimburse you for the Update Service
  • Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
  • Online employee portal for easy access to information
  • Employee feedback surveys and staff recognition
  • You’ll spend your whole shift with one person, no travelling between sites, just focused, meaningful support.

 

About the Role

As a Care Support Assistant, you will receive full training to help you thrive in your role and gain confidence in providing quality care. After training is completed, you will receive a competitive rate of pay of £12.75 per hour for day hours and £69.76 per sleeping night shift (8 hour sleep).

This position involves a full-time role 36 hours per week, including a mixture of day shifts and sleeping night shifts.

 

Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant

  • Assisting our client in their daily routines, encouraging independence wherever possible
  • Providing companionship and emotional support
  • Helping with household tasks and meal preparation
  • Supporting our client to attend appointments and community activities
  • Administering medication when required
  • Assisting with budgeting and financial management
  • Attending football activities and visiting family

 

What We’re Looking For

To be successful as a Care Support Assistant, you’ll need:

  • A caring and empathetic nature
  • Good communication skills
  • A genuine desire to support others
  • Basic IT and record-keeping skills
  • A full UK driving licence is advantageous
  • Previous experience is helpful but not essential – full training provided

 

Additional Information

Person-centred care is very important to us here at Your Life Your Way and you will have the opportunity to meet our client during the recruitment process.

Your Life Your Way is committed to a Safer Recruitment Process to protect the individuals we support. All roles are subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and references. A good standard of spoken and written English is essential.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, with documentation valid for at least 12 months, to ensure continuity of care for the person we support.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Care Support Assistant and make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply to become our Care Support Assistant, please complete our short application form and upload your CV via our website https://careers.ylyw.org.uk/

Person Specification

Care Support Worker

Essential

  • A caring and empathetic nature
  • Good communication skills
  • A genuine desire to support others
  • Basic IT and record-keeping skills

Desirable

  • A full UK driving licence is advantageous
  • Previous experience is helpful but not essential, full training provided
Person Specification

Care Support Worker

Essential

  • A caring and empathetic nature
  • Good communication skills
  • A genuine desire to support others
  • Basic IT and record-keeping skills

Desirable

  • A full UK driving licence is advantageous
  • Previous experience is helpful but not essential, full training provided

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

YOURLIFEYOURWAY

Address

Chester

Chester

Chester

Cheshire

CH2 2AA


Employer's website

https://ylyw.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

YOURLIFEYOURWAY

Address

Chester

Chester

Chester

Cheshire

CH2 2AA


Employer's website

https://ylyw.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Operations Assistant

Hannah Ward

hannah.ward@ylyw.org.uk

01606331217

Details

Date posted

24 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HW1508085CheCSA

Job locations

Chester

Chester

Chester

Cheshire

CH2 2AA


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